Circular No. 14/2018/TT-BGTVT amending and supplementing certain Articles of Circular No. 3/2016/TT-BGTVT dated March 31, 2016 issued by the Minister of Transport to amend and supplement certain Articles of Circular No. 1/2011/TT-BGTVT dated January 27, 2011 issued by the Minister of Transport on Civil Aviation Safety Regulations in the field of aircraft and aircraft operation.

Circular No. 14/2018/TT-BGTVT amends and supplements certain Articles of Circular No. 3/2016/TT-BGTVT concerning civil aviation safety regulations in the field of aircraft and aircraft operations. This document focuses on adjusting the retention period for technical documents related to aircraft.

Document No.14/2018/TT-BGTVT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Construction
Signed byLê Đình Thọ — Thứ trưởng
Updated12/06/2026
SectorTransport
FieldAviation
Issued date03/04/2018
Effective date25/05/2018
Expiry date
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 14/2018/TT-BGTVT amends and supplements certain Articles of Circular No. 3/2016/TT-BGTVT concerning civil aviation safety regulations in the field of aircraft and aircraft operations. This document focuses on adjusting the retention period for technical documents related to aircraft.

Scope of application

Organizations and individuals operating in the field of civil aviation, particularly units engaged in aircraft operation and maintenance

Key points

  • Aircraft operators must retain the Technical Logbook of the aircraft for a period of 12 months (Article 1)
  • The Flight Record is also required to be retained for a period of 12 months (Article 1)
  • Maintenance records of aircraft need to be kept for a period of 12 months as stipulated by the new regulations (Article 1)
  • Strengthening management and supervision of civil aviation safety
  • Reducing the burden of long-term document retention for aircraft operators
  • Improving efficiency in accessing technical information when necessary

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Strengthening management and supervision of civil aviation safety
  • Reducing the burden of long-term document retention for aircraft operators
  • Improving efficiency in accessing technical information when necessary

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the retention period for the Technical Logbook of the aircraft?

The Technical Logbook of the aircraft must be retained for a period of 12 months (Article 1)

Are there any regulations regarding the retention period for the Flight Record?

The Flight Record also needs to be kept for a period of 12 months (Article 1)

For how long must maintenance records of aircraft be retained?

Maintenance records of aircraft need to be kept for a period of 12 months as stipulated by the new regulations (Article 1)

Full text

CIRCULAR

AMENDING AND REPEATING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF TCircular No. 03/2016/TT-BGTVT dated March 31, 2016 issued by Minister ofMinistry of Transportto amend and supplement certain provisions of Circular No. 01/2011/TT-BGTVT dated January 27, 2011 issued byMinister ofMinistry of Transport promulgating Civil Aviation Safety Regulations on Aircraft and Aircraft OperationsPursuant to the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam No. 66/2006/QH11 dated June 29, 2011 and the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam No. 61/2014/QH13 dated November 21, 2014;Pursuant to Decree No. 2/2017/NĐ-CP dated February 10, 2017 of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Transport; Based on the proposal of the Director of the Department of Traffic Safety and the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam;The Minister of the Ministry of Transport issues this Circular to amend and supplement certain provisions of Circular No. 03/2016/TT-BGTVT dated March 31, 2016 issued by the Minister of the Ministry of Transport amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circular No. 01/2011/TT-BGTVT dated January 27, 2011 issued by the Minister of the Ministry of Transport promulgating Civil Aviation Safety Regulations on Aircraft and Aircraft Operations (hereinafter referred to as: Circular No. 03/2016/TT-BGTVT dated March 31, 2016 issued by the Minister of the Ministry of Transport). Article 1. Amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circular No. 03/2016/TT-BGTVT dated March 31, 2016 issued by the Minister of the Ministry of Transport. Amend Clause g of Appendix 1 Article 12.081 stipulated in Section 54 Appendix X of Circular No. 03/2016/TT-BGTVT dated March 31, 2016 issued by the Minister of the Ministry of Transport as follows:“g. Aircraft technical logbook

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Flight record12 monthsMaintenance records12 monthsArticle 2. Effective dateThis Circular takes effect from May 25, 2018. Article 3. ImplementationThe Director of the Ministry’s Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, Heads of Departments, Directors of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, and Heads of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./. 61/2014/QH13 dated November 21, 2014;

Pursuant to Decree No. 12/2017/NĐ-CP dated February 10, 2017 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Transport;

At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Traffic Safety and the Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam;

The Minister of Transport issues this Circular amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circular No. 03/2016/TT-BGTVT dated March 31, 2016 of the Minister of Transport amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circular No. 01/2011/TT-BGTVT dated January 27, 2011 of the Minister of Transport promulgating the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations in the field of aircraft and aircraft operation (hereinafter referred to as: Circular No. 03/2016/TT-BGTVT dated March 31, 2016 of the Minister of Transport).

Article 1. Amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circular No. 03/2016/TT-BGTVT dated March 31, 2016 of the Minister of Transport

Amend Clause g of Appendix 1 to Article 12.081 stipulated in Section 54 of Appendix X to Circular No. 03/2016/TT-BGTVT dated March 31, 2016 of the Minister of Transport as follows:

“g. Aircraft technical logbook

Flight record

12 months

Maintenance records

12 months

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Article 2. Effective date thien hanh

This Circular takes effect from May 25, 2018.

Article 3. Implementation

The Director of the Ministry’s Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, Directors of Departments, the Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, and Heads of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

 

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